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Photo & Video Equipment

Maximum enjoyment. That’s what we’re all looking for when we dive. And our equipment plays a huge part in that equation. A warmer wetsuit, a better-fitting mask, an easier-breathing reg, a more user-friendly computer — all of these things will contribute to your ultimate underwater joy. That’s why we’ve gathered 167 of the newest, most innovative and downright coolest products for 2011, and poured them into 72 gear-packed pages. Because we know what a big difference new gear can make to your scuba experience — and we’re here to help you do it right.
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Ideal for any video or digital still-imaging system, the PRO-2800 puts out a 100-degree, 2,800-lumen beam. A large control switch allows settings for five output levels including “flashlight” and “SOS.” Burn time with the NiMH battery pack is 1.5 hours on high.CONTACT ikelite.com
Light & Motion  Sola Photo 600
A powerful and compact focus light, the Sola 600 cranks out 670 lumens of white light or 225 lumens of red light for increased stealth. Burn times for the rechargeable system run between 80 and 320 minutes based on the user-selected power level.CONTACT uwimaging.com
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Get 700 lumens in an even, 75-degree flood that’s ideal for video with 2.25 hours of burn time on a lithium-ion battery. A Watershot battery pack can be plugged in, adding three additional hours of use. We also like the cool, glowing battery-level indicator.CONTACT watershot.com
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A 3-in-1 system, this 500-lumen LED light works for shooting video or digital stills, and can be detached and used as a primary dive light. It spreads a smooth 70-degree beam and runs off four AA batteries. Multiple power settings allow extended burn times. CONTACT sealife-cameras.com
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ULCS’ aluminum tripod is built to withstand salt water and has extendable legs that go from 11 to 18 inches. Pan and tilt functions are easy to lock in place. Legs have sharp points for sand, or snap-on ball feet.CONTACT ulcs.com
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These innovative strobe arms, available in 6-, 9- and 12-inch lengths, use floats made of noncompressible foam to add lift to camera systems. Shooters can dial in the exact buoyancy they want by adding and removing floats, which come in small, large and jumbo sizes.CONTACT backscatter.com
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Photographers looking for extreme macro capability will love the simplicity and speed of the MacroMate. Slip it onto the exterior of your system’s macro port and get a 2:1 ratio on your SLR housing. Simply flip the lens up to return to normal shooting.CONTACT backscatter.com
Ultralight Control Systems AD-GO
Popular GoPro HD video cameras can now be easily mounted atop DSLR housings, thanks to the new AD-GO bracket from ULCS, which connects a standard ULCS clamp to the GoPro’s tripod mount. ULCS also has a ball-mount cage that fits over the housing, preventing the loss of the camera should the housing’s plastic mounting tab break.CONTACT ulcs.com
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ULCS’ new Buoyancy Arms provide 2.5 times more lift and are ideal for heavier DSLR camera systems. Made from tough anodized aluminum, they are available in five lengths between 8 and 16 inches.CONTACT ulcs.com
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